Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
- Units
- About 460
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $800–$2,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners." These air conditioners have half the unit inside and half outside. Each half of the unit contains a separate model number. Model number 42RCA is located on the plastic grill covering on the inside part of the unit. Model number 38RCA is located on the lower rear side on the outside part of the unit. "Carrier" is written on the front of these units.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent dealers and technicians in Puerto Rico sold these air conditioners, from January 1998 through September 1999, for between $800 and $2,000.
- Product type
- Air Conditioners
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc., of Cantano, Puerto Rico
Incident log
Carrier has received two reports of fires as a result of short circuits with these air conditioning units, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.
For more information, call Carrier at (787) 275-7175 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 01 2001; last revised JAN 20 2026.